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Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
In the episode of Screen to Speed powered by INIT eSports, Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) interviews 13-year-old junior drag racer Abigail Cole. The discussion covers Abigail's introduction to drag racing at age three, her experiences, preparation routines, and the support from her family. Abigail shares her journey from her first race to winning a championship at her home track in Washington and becoming part of the JCM Main Family Protein team. They discuss the challenges and learnings she faces, as well as her passion for various hobbies like welding, karate, climbing, and baking. Abigail also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and having fun in racing. The episode highlights her future aspirations to go professional in drag racing and her dedication to inspire more girls to enter the sport. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Meet Abigail Cole: Junior Drag Racer 02:32 Getting Hooked on Drag Racing 05:07 Balancing Racing and Life 06:56 Training and Preparation 08:58 Hobbies Beyond Racing 11:50 The Racing Community and Team Dynamics 17:16 Breathing Exercises and Nervousness 17:44 The Purple Dragster Story 18:50 Fun Questions and Quickfire Round 21:15 Future Plans and Aspirations 22:52 Plans for the Season and Beyond 25:59 Promoting Racing for Girls 28:23 Lessons Learned from Racing 30:31 Social Media and Online Presence 32:48 Inspiring Message for Future Racers 35:00 Conclusion and Farewell
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, explores the history of Studebaker's involvement in the Indianapolis 500 car racing events during the early 1930s. The presentation recounts Studebaker’s brief but significant presence in motorsports. Andrew Beckman from the Studebaker National Museum delivers detailed accounts of the development and performance of Studebaker-powered race cars, focused on the company’s efforts in the 1932 and 1933 races, as well as the ongoing impact and legacy left by these vehicles. Beckman also discusses the technical development of the cars, the challenges faced by Studebaker due to economic constraints, and the eventual disposition of the race cars. The presentation is heavily informed by Studebaker's corporate archives, museum collections, and contemporary race accounts.
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00:00 Studebaker's Early Motorsports Involvement
01:27 Andrew Beckman's Background
02:51 Studebaker's Racing Philosophy
04:32 Studebaker's Early Racing History
09:50 The President 8 and Racing Innovations
13:19 Studebaker at the Indianapolis 500
17:00 The 1932 and 1933 Racing Campaigns
20:50 The Elusive Studebaker Straight 8 Block
21:01 Studebaker's Racing Legacy
22:29 The 1933 Indianapolis 500
23:14 Privateers and Unique Entries
25:14 Studebaker's Financial Struggles
25:30 The End of Factory-Backed Racing
26:16 Studebaker's Continued Influence
27:03 The Last of the Studebaker Racers
28:55 Restoration and Legacy
32:05 Q&A Session
35:54 Sponsors and Closing Remarks
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.
John discusses his experiences at two recent presentations on the future of automobility. The first presentation by McKinsey focused on the concept of a 'software-defined vehicle' (SDV) - likening modern vehicles to connected devices similar to smartphones, and outlining six key areas for achieving success in this domain. These areas included hardware simplification, increased collaboration among manufacturers, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and shifting the focus from traditional engineering to software-driven engineering. The second presentation by a company called Aicas emphasized AI's role in achieving interoperability and managing data within the intelligent vehicle edge, highlighting the importance of selectively recording useful data to avoid latency issues. Both presentations indicate an automotive industry pivoting towards making money from data rather than traditional car components and underscore the industry-wide challenge of securing and managing this data.
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Down the road waits misery ... Why cannot death just set me free?
Amon Amarth - Across the Rainbow Bridge
A McKinsey presentation on the Software Defined Car
Dave Freiburger on Route 66
Amon Amarth - Cry of the Blackbirds
Freiburger, graffiti, and an evolving art form
Aicas presentation on methods of packaging/selling the data streaming off cars
The McKinsey Presenter
Defining The Software Defined Car
BMW Heated Seats Debacle
“Extending the life of the hardware by making the software updateable on the fly”
The extended lifetime of the B-52 Nuclear Bomber
Eating the shit sandwich of OTA (Over The Airwaves) Upgrades
“How Much Compute Does An Edge of Cloud Device Need?”
Tesla vs. Chevelle article
Cradle of Filth - Scorched Earth Erotica
Hardware Consolidation - brands will merge, powertrain will no longer be the differentiator
Lidar - doing the work three times not once
Cradle of Filth - Her Ghost In The Fog
Parallels with the death of the British Motorcycle Industry
Venom - Black Metal
The pivot from engineering led business to sales led, and how tragic that is for car design
ZF visit and the pivot from cogs to software pod
The Revenue Model Is Business To Business Data Sales
“Not about performance, but about the journey that you’re on” (barf)
Wanting to be the kind of person who owns and Subaru in Commercialand
The car as a TV, where you buy streaming programs
Paradise Lost - Widow
The hardware and software in the car needs headroom to come with the over the airwave upgrades
The inefficiency of today’s OEMs software point solutions
Monthly ungrades to software, while the hardware has to last 5-10 years
Software defined = a business model, around selling data
Security, Software DMZ’s salmon pasta, salad and over the airwaves upgrades to brakes
Entombed - That’s When I Became a Satanist
Tape Back Up
Sodom - Agent Orange
James Hunt of Aicas, and James Hunt, Formula 1 Champion and playboy
Venom - Countess Bathory
Is AI ready for the intelligent vehicle edge?
Aicas CEO has a fascinating reaction to Tesla’s Full Self Driving
Coming to Terms with Waymo
The vision of Autonomy and how meaningful it will be for people too old to drive
Tesla full self driving accidents; still better than most human drivers
Software patching feels intrinsically like a band-aid, not part of a complete coherent strategy
Aicas software, allowing AI to decide what the car records (and what it chooses to forget !?!)
McKinsey and Aidas use different language to describe the same thing
A Cruise robotaxi runs someone over and doesn’t stop
The concept of the abstraction layer to allow data interoperability
Covesa and the importance of standards in engineering
Data Silos within car companies
Johannes Biermann the Aicas presenter has same mannerisms as 90s English comic Harry Hill
Venom - Countess Bathory
NXP Aicas’ parent/partner, Aicas runs on NXP boxes
It is about making money from selling data. Not seats, motors or great styling.
Not something owners do any maintenance on. A laptop, not a Norton
Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings
“You guys do the plumbing, but you’re not responsible for what is flushed” - Aicas are selling the shovels of the data sales gold rush
“A zoned architecture is developing”
Both presenters use the same generic image to illustrate the Software Defined Car
Marduk - Into Crypt of Rays (Celtic Frost cover)
Over the Airwaves upgrades are more than a software partch for your laptop. They change the AI decision making parameters, and this will happen over night without you even knowing about it. Control of driving is utterly ceeded to the car and its software !!!
The structure to make money from the data is taking shape, even as ownership and security of said data remains totally opaque
Venom - Black Metal
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
This episode of the 'Drive-Thru' features a discussion on tariffs and their impact, including personal anecdotes and implications for automotive markets. The team also explores bizarre vehicular incidents involving crazy drivers and police chases. In motorsport news, various teams' plans and achievements in Formula One, WEC, IMSA, and SRO are reviewed, including Hyundai and McLaren's return to Le Mans. Finally, there is a deep dive into Lewis Hamilton's performance in recent races and a look at upcoming events, recalls, and car models.
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00:00:00 Kickoff and Episode Overview 00:00:56 Tariffs and Their Impact 00:01:56 Personal Tariff Stories 00:04:33 Automotive Market Reactions 00:21:59 Classic Cars and Tariffs 00:24:54 Mercedes' New Innovations 00:29:07 Honda's Start-Stop Issues 00:30:26 Nissan Z vs. Toyota Supra 00:37:15 Hyundai's New Performance Brand 00:41:02 Mini's Commitment to Gas Engines 00:43:02 Subaru's Electric Future 00:44:48 The Uncool Wall Nominee: 2026 Subaru Outback 00:46:26 Lost and Found: Project 964: A Porsche Restoration 00:48:36 Tesla's New Model: Skepticism and Speculation 00:54:30 Florida Man and Cybertruck Road Rage 00:57:32 AI Cameras and Distracted Driving 01:05:01 Motorsports News and Events 01:08:05 Formula One: Controversies and Predictions 01:24:11 HPDE Instructor Certification 01:25:42 Closing Remarks and Announcements
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In this episode of Screen to Speed, powered by Init eSports, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) interviews Australian professional racing driver Caitlin Wood. Caitlin shares her journey into racing, which began at age seven with family support. She discusses her progression from go-karting to Formula Ford, and eventually moving to Europe to pursue higher levels of racing such as GT4 and GT3. Caitlin highlights key moments in her career, including winning a class at the Nurburgring (Nordschliffe) and competing in the W Series. She emphasizes the importance of endurance racing, the challenges of raising funds, and the significance of female representation in motorsport. Caitlin also offers advice for young women aspiring to enter the racing world. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Meet Caitlin Wood: Professional Racing Driver 01:03 Caitlin's Early Racing Journey 02:26 Transition to Formula Racing 07:10 Racing in Europe and Endurance Challenges 13:51 Achievements and Future Goals 19:23 Women in Motorsport: Progress and Challenges 25:04 Lightning Round Questions with Caitlin27:21 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
This episode features Christian Blevins Jr., a young racing talent, and his journey from karting to aspiring professional motorsport. Christian Jr. transitions from traditional schooling to SpeedU, an elite racing-focused educational program, balancing rigorous training and academics. The conversation includes insights from Christian Sr., who shares their early days in karting, the decision to go full-time, and managing education with SpeedU. They recount challenges, such as balancing schoolwork and travel, while illustrating the importance of maintaining passion and fun in racing. The episode also touches on the financial aspects, the significance of sponsorships, and their future in motorsport, including possible transitions to Legends cars or Radicals. The session concludes with advice for aspiring young racers and parents on navigating the complexities of motorsport.
And joining us tonight is returning guest David Middleton, our partner from MIE-racing.com along with him is Christian Blevins Sr. adding the parental perspective to this conversation.
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00:00 Meet Christian Blevins Jr. 01:26 Christian's Early Racing Journey 08:25 The Decision to Pursue Racing Full-Time 15:43 Balancing Education and Racing 29:49 The Social Aspect of Racing Education 33:50 Reflecting on Parental Support in Racing 35:34 Educational Tools for Racing at SpeedU 37:50 Sim Training and Its Impact 41:06 Transitioning from Karting to Car Racing 45:36 The Business Side of Racing 51:02 Advice for Aspiring Young Racers 56:40 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Our panel of automotive enthusiasts gathers for another What Should I Buy? debate, focusing on finding the perfect gray market car for a first-time collector. The discussion covers a variety of cars that were never officially sold in the United States but are now available to import, courtesy of the 25-year import rule. The panel examines unique options from turbocharged rally monsters to high-revving Asian exotics, exploring cars from Japan, Europe, and Australia. They discuss the challenges and potential rewards of importing cars like the Toyota Chaser, Alfa Romeo Brera, Renault Clio V6, Venturi models, TVRs, and more. The episode also touches on the intricacies of the import process, including registration, insurance, and parts availability. The panel concludes with personal picks for gray market cars and a bit of friendly banter about the best "understeery" car they've driven.
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00:00:00 Exploring Forbidden Fruit: 25-Year Import Rule 00:00:45 Setting the Stage: Gray Market Cars 00:05:53 Diving into JDM Cars 00:17:02 Exploring Holden and Australian Imports 00:21:28 TVR and British Imports 00:33:03 Exploring European Rally and Touring Cars 00:33:35 The Appeal of British Cars00:41:22 Diving into Italian Cars: Alfa Romeo and Beyond 00:59:36 The Allure of French Cars: Renault, Peugeot, Citroën oh my!01:14:21 The German Car Market's Hidden Gems01:23:29 Importing Cars: Tips, Tricks, and Legal Loopholes 01:27:50 Investment Advice for Car Collectors 01:32:33 Lightning Round: Dream "Gray Market" Cars 01:36:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
In Episode 46 of Screen to Speed, powered by INIT eSports, host Lyubov Ozeretskovskaya (@LoveFortySix) features Alex Goldschmidt, who shares his inspiring journey from being a Formula 1 fan to becoming a dedicated motorsport commentator. Alex recounts his early experiences at Brands Hatch, his fascination with Ayrton Senna, and his transition into commentary through voluntary work and various gigs, including Formula E. He discusses the challenges and funny incidents during his travels for work, the importance of preparation in commentary, and the emotional significance of commentating at the Berlin Formula E race. Additionally, Alex talks about his podcast 'Commentators Corner,' where he delves into the stories of various personalities in the motorsport industry. He also shares his thoughts on the future of electric racing and sustainability in motorsports. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00 Meet Alex Goldschmidt 01:30 Alex's Early Passion for Racing 03:47 Journey into Motorsport Commentary 15:28 The Community Aspect of Motorsport 18:30 Emotional Moments in Commentary 22:03 Involvement with Formula E 25:46 Electric Racing and Sustainable Fuels 28:15 Technological Advances in Motorsport 32:48 Embracing Electric Vehicles 35:05 The Evolution of Formula E 38:20 Starting a Podcast: Commentators Corner 45:16 Advice for Aspiring Commentators 47:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch.
Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
In the latest episode of Ferrari Fridays, hosted by William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace, the focus is on Lewis Hamilton's recent revelation about wanting Ferrari to build a modern F40 featuring a V12 engine and a manual transmission. The discussion delves into Hamilton's influence, his photo shoot at Ferrari’s Maranello factory, and the broader implications for Ferrari's brand and vehicle lineup. William Ross emphasizes the growing demand for manual transmissions despite the industry's shift towards automatic options and explores the potential engineering and market challenges of Hamilton’s dream car. Additionally, the podcast touches on notable mentions of other automotive podcasts, slot car tracks, and recent trends in the collector market. Ross concludes by addressing the feasibility of Hamilton's request and the possible impacts on Ferrari's future designs and brand legacy.
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00:00 Introduction to Ferrari Fridays01:17 Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Request02:42 The Manual Transmission Debate05:47 Challenges and Realities of High-End Car Ownership06:42 Potential Ferrari Developments12:41 F1 Drivers and Team Dynamics16:08 Future of F1 Regulations24:13 Conclusion and Contact Information
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On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market. Copyright William Ross, Exotic Car Marketplace a division of Sixty5 Motorsports. This episode is part of our Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this special Break/Fix Pit Stop Minisode we feature a conversation between Alana Roberts and Nancy Crowther, widow of the late David Crowther. David, a passionate motorsport enthusiast, had an extensive racing history involving various Mini Coopers in road racing, autocross, and ice racing. The interview delves into anecdotes about Nancy and Dave's journey over 59 years, highlighting significant events such as Dave's victories, their experiences racing without trailers, and the camaraderie within the racing community. Nancy shares Dave's meticulous nature, his collection of memorabilia, and how she eventually grew to love motorsport just as much. The dialogue also navigates through their camping adventures at racing events, ice racing challenges, and unforgettable moments, including meeting famous racers. Overall, the episode aims to preserve David’s legacy, celebrating his modesty, passion for racing, and the evolution of motorsport.
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00:00 Interview with Nancy Crowther 00:39 Dave's Racing Journey 01:23 Life and Racing Together 01:49 Memorable Racing Stories 03:11 Challenges and Triumphs 04:29 Camping and Racing Culture 16:40 Vintage Racing and Modern Changes 33:53 Indy Race Hospitality 35:36 Ice Racing Stories 37:34 Racing Regulations and Safety 39:18 Dave's Legacy and The Presentation 43:03 Racing Community and Friendships 58:56 Final Thoughts
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, focuses on 'David Crowther: The Ultimate Weekend Warrior' and details the legacy of Canadian grassroots racer David Crowther, whose racing career spanned from the 1960s to the 1980s. Presented by Alana Roberts, the episode explores how she and her husband Trevor inherited and cataloged Crowther's extensive collection of race results, news clippings, and memorabilia. The importance of this collection in preserving motorsport history is emphasized, highlighting the role of research centers like the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) in preserving the legacies of non-professional drivers. The script also includes anecdotes and interviews with Crowther's wife, Nancy, and details the various racing disciplines and tracks Crowther participated in, ultimately celebrating his passion for motorsport.
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00:00 David Crowther: The Ultimate Weekend Warrior
00:45 Alana Roberts' Passion for Racing History
01:44 David Crowther's Racing Career
03:48 The Significance of the Collection
10:29 Nancy Crowther's Perspective (Excerpt)
14:36 The Breadth of the Collection
20:19 Preserving Motorsports History
24:37 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
26:47 Q&A Session; Closing Remarks
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Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.
In this episode, Jon provides his insights on the latest vehicles in the 'Best of the Bay' road test series. He discusses and compares three standout cars: the 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, the full-size Range Rover, and the Lucid. The Camry is highlighted for its exceptional combination of performance and value, with characteristics comparable to a Lexus. The Range Rover impresses with its luxurious leather interior and commanding presence, though it is costly. The Lucid, despite being the most technologically advanced car tested and priced at double the Camry, stands out for its futuristic design and performance, making an impression on both Jon and a passerby during the review. John concludes with endorsements for the vehicles based on different consumer preferences.
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The Donnas - Take It Off
“Camry Gonna Camry” - a bit better than you expect, in every respect: price, performance, look and feel inside and outside
Full Fat Range Rover; the double whammy of the look and smell of the leather so memorable. Only 1 on road driving mode. The most civilized car we drove on the test day, makes you feel like an aristocrat. J can’t do a Rangey though, he already has a corgi!
Chops Garage (link)
Lazerhawk - Dream Machine
Episode 1 and driving the 1100hp Lucid to its frightening top speed two years ago
Lucid decontented: 430hp, no moonroof, 80k not 200k
The pre-production one in Santana Row vs. the up contented 1100hp with the Restoration Harware Interior
The decontented car is the best car we drove during BotB
The awesome calibration of the regen braking - it feels like a big german sedan engine braking at autobahn speeds
Smooth, Swift and Sprint modes; about power delivery style. J preferred Smooth.
Makes the Genesis, Rangey feel a last generation
The Opinion of a Prius Car Camper - “That Thing Is SICK!”
Overall, the Camry was Best Value; Lucid was Best Car; J would take the Genesis G80 sedan; the Single Best Thing was the Hellcat motor
Zodiac Mindwarp - Airline Highway
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